Meet the Executive Board - Fall 2014

Name: Katie KeyPosition: PresidentYear: JuniorMajor: Nutritional Sciences/ Pre-Med and a Certificate in Global HealthWhy I Joined STF: I originally went to the first STF {Wisconsin} meeting for a school project. The assignment was to go to the Student Org Fair and attend the kick-off meeting of an organization that we weren't thinking of joining/ weren't interesting in. Needless to say, after attending the first ever She's the First {Wisconsin} meeting, I was hooked. I fell in love with the mission of She's the First and the passion just keeps on growing!Interesting Fact: I have a twin sister who also goes to UW!

Name: Lily GrantPosition: Vice President - Community Outreach and EngagementYear: SeniorMajor: Gender and Women's Studies & Community and Nonprofit LeadershipWhy I Joined STF: I believe that everyone has the potential to change the world, but their ability to do so is partly determined by circumstances beyond their control. She's the First evens the playing field and provides the opportunity for girls all over the world to come into their own, by attending school or starting a chapter. It fosters global relations and a broader sense of awareness, I can't say enough about it! As soon as I heard about this org. I knew I wanted to be a part of it.Interesting Fact: Over winter break I spent a few days in the Galápagos Islands, then studied in mainland Ecuador for a week helping women start their own business.

Name: Isabelle ParentiPosition: Vice President-FundraisingYear: SeniorMajor: Biology, Pre-Med, and a Certificate in Gender & Women's StudiesWhy I Joined STF: I went to an all girls high school, so girls education has always played a major role in my life. I was excited to become a member of She's the First so that I could help other girls receive the wonderful experiences that I was able to have. Interesting Fact: I studied abroad in Rome, Italy this past summer!

Name:Liz HamelPosition: Executive Vice President, Vice President-Global AwarenessYear: JuniorMajor: Strategic Communications and Political ScienceWhy I Joined STF: I am passionate about the power of girls’ education to break cycles of poverty, produce better health outcomes, and promote a more equal and just society. I was excited to learn that there is a group of people on campus that share my passion, and I am proud to be part of an organization that is contributing to meaningful change. Interesting Fact: I have three dogs that are all poodle mixes: a goldendoodle,a labradoodle, and a cockapoo.

Name: Maddy HoranPosition: Vice President of CommunicationsYear: JuniorMajor: Journalism and Mass Communications with a certificate in Digital StudiesWhy I joined STF: I joined She's The First my freshman year of college originally because I wanted to get involved in such a big school and wanted to find ways to make it smaller. But I have stayed with She's The First because there is a strong sense of community within our chapter and education, namely girls education, is something I am extremely passionate about. Interesting Fact: My cousin is a movie star.